Really, man? Last I checked, BP.net even has a "BOI" section. A lot of internet forums such as this have a "BOI". It may not be called a "BOI", but the purpose is the same. Information/feedback/inquiries on folks who buy/sell/trade/etc. The forum I am referring to was a local group on FB that no longer exists and has not existed for a good year and a half. It may not have been "mainstream" like Fauna, but it hurt us none the less since it was dedicated to local businesses and we only deal locally. Think of it like starting a rumor about someone in high school. Sure a school across the country may not know about it, but it still ruins that persons reputation at that school.
Example:
Does this forum not serve the exact same function and purpose as the BOI on Fauna? To inform people on the business practices of people/businesses that users are considering purchasing from...
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/forum...iries-Feedback